Moroccan Teen Racer Clinches Surprise Victory in Swedish Karting Championship

Great performance for the young Moroccan Zanfari! Far from the great hopes of this competition, with a mixed start, Suleiman and his team were able to bounce back, in the rain of the pre-final, before winning this new victory, acquired at the price of a tough fight in the dry, in the final. No one expected him at the finish line when Suleiman Zanfari crossed it, against all odds. The emotion was great, Sunday, July 28, 2019, on the Åsum Ring.

This effort he made to succeed in this difficult test earned him the trust of the public. The young Moroccan driver outclassed the best Swedish drivers, experienced in international competition. He showed great strength of character to win the Swedish Championship title, by achieving two consecutive feats in the final stages, testifies the site Le7tv.ma.

It is true that the beginnings were difficult for Suleiman Zanfari who knew how to regain his strength. Positioned in 8th place in the final of the FIA Karting European Championship - Junior, in June, 10th in the timed trials, among the 28 participants in the competition, he was fighting with a deficit of around 3 tenths per lap, without being able to find a solution during the qualifying heats. On Saturday, August 17, he was able to gain 3 more places, at the wheel of his Tony Kart/Vortex, of the Swedish team, Ward racing.

Thanks to the experience of his coach, Davide Foré, and his mechanic, Gabriele Bassetta, who were able to find the ideal trick and reconsider the set-up of his machine, Suleiman Zanfari progressed before facing the favorite to finally cross the finish line. He was able to materialize against the best Swedish specialists. At the end of the competition, the young Moroccan appreciated the warmth of the Swedish fans. Very patriotic, he dedicated his victory to King Mohammed VI, while awaiting other greater challenges.